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Caesar salad vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Onion different?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12 than Onion.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Onion has less Sodium.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Onions, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
9
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +913%
Contains more Iron +1014.3%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +148.8%
Contains more Selenium +6180%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +913%
Contains more Iron +1014.3%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +148.8%
Contains more Selenium +6180%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
8
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +17900%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +719.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Caesar salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +17900%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +719.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +1117.3%
Contains more Fats +9440%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +522.9%
Contains more Water +105.4%
Caesar salad
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +1117.3%
Contains more Fats +9440%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +522.9%
Contains more Water +105.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8494.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8494.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +101%
Contains more Fructose +14.2%
Caesar salad
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +101%
Contains more Fructose +14.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caesar salad Onion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Onion Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 7.64g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 1.1g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.1g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 9.34g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 40kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 0g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.02g 4.24g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 233mg 23mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.21mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 29mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 146mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 1.61mg 0.17mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.039mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.129mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 0.5µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 2IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.02mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.046mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.116mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.123mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Onion
Folate 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.014mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.021mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.014mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.025mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.039mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.002mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.025mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.021mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.014mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Onion
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.013g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.017g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Caesar salad
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients
  2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.